Depart USA – Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Arrive in France– Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Flight TBA

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Arrival: A flirtatious invitation

Bienvenue à Paris! Your day in Paris will be a perfect mix of history, culture, and relaxation. We start at Invalides, where you will see Napoleon’s Tomb from outside and walk through the courtyard of the impressive military museum. Then, we will take a leisurely walk through the Jardin du Luxembourg, one of the city’s most beautiful green spaces and say hi to the small statue of Liberty.

Our lunch will be in the Latin Quarter, where you can enjoy a classic Parisian meal in a charming bistro or a sandwich. Afterward, we will admire the Panthéon, a stunning neoclassical monument that houses the tombs of many great French figures, and take a look at the beautiful Sorbonne College.

Next, we will stroll to Île Saint-Louis for a famous Berthillon ice cream (not included), then cross over to Notre-Dame, where you can admire the iconic cathedral and soak in the historic atmosphere (inside visit included).

In the evening, we will enjoy our dinner at a cozy café  before ending your day surrounded by the world’s finest Impressionist art in one of Paris’ most beautiful museums, the Musée d’Orsay.

Meals Covered: D

Thursday, June 5, 2025, An artistic invitation

For lunch, we will head to the Marais district, known for its charming streets, vibrant atmosphere, and fantastic food options. Whether you choose a cozy bistro or a classic falafel spot, it’s a great place to take a break and soak in the neighborhood’s character. In the afternoon, we will visit the Mémorial de la Déportation, a solemn and moving tribute to those deported during World War II.

As evening approaches, we will go for  a delicious crêperie dinner near the Pompidou Center, where you can savor sweet and savory crêpes in a lively setting with a drink included.

We will end our day with a magical boat ride on the Seine, taking in the illuminated landmarks of Paris from the water—a perfect way to wrap up your adventure as tomorrow we have an early train to Avignon.

Meals Covered: B, L

Friday, June 6, 2025, An exquisite invitation

The majestic Louvre, a crêperie Dinner in Beaubourg district, an evening Seine River Cruise.

This morning, we begin our day with a visit to the majestic Louvre, exploring its world-renowned masterpieces in the soft morning light.   Afterward, a short metro ride takes us to the lively Beaubourg district, where we’ll enjoy some free time before savoring a delicious crêperie dinner. In the evening, we’ll embark on a smooth Seine River cruise, admiring Paris’s illuminated landmarks from the water.

Meals Covered: B, D

Saturday, June 7, 2025, A gourmet invitation

This morning, we ride our speed train to Provence. Once we arrive in Avignon, our comfortable bus takes us straight to the village of Chateau Neuf du Pape to have free time and lunch, before experiencing a moment of culinary excellence in our chocolate workshop. After checking in to our hotel, we walk to the centre of Avignon, in the town hall square. There, you can pick the restaurant where you want to have dinner. This evening, our digestive walk through Avignon takes us to see its enlightened bridge at night and its magnificent papal palace.

Meals Covered: B, no lunch or dinner included

Sunday, June 8, 2025, An imperial invitation

Today, we go deeper in the essence of Provence: This morning, we start with Arles, the city which has one of the best-preserved arenas of Ancient Rome. Our visit is followed by the Carrière des Lumières; This former giant quarry is now a magical site, Imagine yourself inside the colorful paintings of famous artists, which are projected all around you, and orchestrated to move in music, so you feel as though you suddenly become one with their art. All your senses are ignited. It’s an extraordinary sensation! When you exit this beautiful ethereal dream, a 5 min walk, takes you to the perched village of Les Baux de Provence. You are now surrounded by massive blocks of stone, and the gorgeous shades of green of the olive groves. That’s where we enjoy our free time for lunch surrounded by the most incredible view. The small boutiques sell local products including lavender, lavender soaps, and the famous santons-the little figurines of Provence made of clay and dressed in traditional costumes. Here, one can also buy the colorful Provençal fabric at a very good price. After lunch, we learn about olive oil making in the family business of Moulin de Castelas. We then head towards the most impressive meridional monument, the Pont du Gard for a dizzying leap of 2000 years in time. There, it’s free time for a nice swim in the river Gard. Our evening is in Avignon.

Meals Covered: B, no lunch or dinner included

Monday, June 9, 2025, A coastal invitation

After breakfast, we drive, via the coastal road, to Saint Paul de Vence to visit its medieval citadel, and glance at its numerous art galleries. Today, lunch is in this beautiful setting with some free time. Later, we travel to Nice to explore the old town and relax at the beach. Tonight, we have a pizza dinner and ice-cream at Pierre’s for dessert.

Meals Covered: B, D

Tuesday, June 10, 2025, A creative invitation

This morning, we go to visit the best districts of Nice to learn about its history, but not without tasting the local candies and rose chocolate at Florian’s. We then are ready to climb the Chateau’s hill to enjoy the best view of the Baie des Anges from the highest point in Nice, and see the mountain peaks of the alps on the other side. We finish our tour at the flower market to buy lunch. Perhaps, try a picnic facing the sea? This afternoon, you are free to shop in the local boutiques or relax on the beach with your friends. Tonight, we have our farewell dinner.

Meals Covered: B, D

Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Departure: “Arrival in the world is really a departure and that, which we call departure, is only a return”

This morning, we drive to the Nice airport to catch our flights home. You have now collected all your exquisite invitations. I invite you to transform them into fond personal memories and share them with others. Safe journey home, blissfully yours.

Meals Covered: B